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MorgolKing · Joined: 18 May 2006

I was told that there's a 20 min bus ride from Bupyeong in Incheon to Hong Dae in Seoul. Can anyone tell me where to catch said bus, and what hours it operates? Thx

periwinkle · Joined: 08 Feb 2003

Yeah, there's a bus right outside Hapjeong stn. It's right outside of a western bar, if I'm correct. You can always ask the guy in the ticket booth at the stn. ('cuz I'm not sure which exit to take). I'd say it'll take you a little more than 20 min., though- sometimes the traffic (particularly on Sat.) or weather makes the ride a bit longer. Anyway, you'll see bus stop signs that "Inchon" written in Korean, and that's where you should hang. It comes by every 15 or 20 min. or so. I don't remember when it stops running- about the same time the subway stops running, I believe.

It really beats taking the subway into Seoul, if you ask me. ^~

Oh yeah, for other Incheon people, you can catch other Incheon buses there, as well. There's a bus to Yeonsu-dong, Dong- Inchon, Inchon bus terminal, etc.

semphoon · Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Location: Where Nowon is

From where I am in Incheon its takes about 30mins.

Its the "samhwa-go-sok" 삼화고속 (I think) I get the number 1000. Buses are much better than the subways.

Im not sure what number of bus it is from Bupeyong.

kitekid · Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:00 pm Post subject:

don't know the number from bupyoung, but like semphoon said, that's the name of the bus.

ask at any kiosk or regular bus stop. most folks will know where the stop is for 삼화고속. the bus color is red and is big, like an airport limo bus.

depending on the day and route, they run from 5 or 6 am to 11:30 pm.

Son Deureo! · Joined: 30 Apr 2003

The 삼화고속/Samhwa Express buses do go to Shinchon from Bupyeong and many other points in Incheon. From many points in Incheon the Samhwas save a lot of time over taking the subway, especially if you live in North Incheon. However, the Bupyeong-Shinchon trip is usually actually faster and cheaper by subway, especially if you catch the Yongsan Express.

The Samhwa buses run a bit later, though (midnight or so), and are definitely more comfortable because you'll always have a seat and won't need to transfer.

MorgolKing · Joined: 18 May 2006

Thanks for the info guys. Nice to know I can stay out a little later w/o having to catch a cab

MorgolKing · Joined: 18 May 2006

Oh btw...when does the subway stop running? And does this time and the 11:30pm time for the express buses mean that all buses on this route or subways (for the subway time) stop at whatever stop they're at at that moment?? Or can you still catch the bus/subway and it will go the end of the line??